Overview:
To lead and manage the Business Unit to achieve company objectives. The position reports to the Business Unit Operations Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Commerce, Science or relevant equivalent
- Degree (NQF 7) in Commerce, Science or relevant equivalent (advantageous)
- 5+ years senior management experience in the Automotive industry
Responsibilities:
Strategy:
- Develop plant medium to long-term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
- Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
- Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
- Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets
Planning:
Production Management:
- Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
- Manage plant projects
- Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements
- Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant
Project Management:
- Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
- Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
Continuous Improvement:
- Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
- Benchmark plant processes against best practices
- Monitor competitors activities and identify opportunities for improvements
Reporting:
- Analyse production reports
- Present Monthly, Quarterly and Annual performance, forecast and budget reports
Customer Relations:
- Analyse production reports
- Present Monthly, Quarterly and Annual performance, forecast and budget reports
Supplier Relations:
- Analyse production reports
- Present Monthly, Quarterly and Annual performance, forecast and budget reports
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Participate in the Audit process
- Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
SHE:
- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
- Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
- Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
- Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation
Quality Management System:
- Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
- Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
- Achieve PPM targets
Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
- Ensure the above are followed.
People Management:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget
- Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
- Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
- Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
- Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Resolve grievances and disputes
